V for Vendetta Returns to Screens
The classic dystopian thriller is back to mark its 20th anniversary, with a screening at Vue Cinema Thanet. The film's themes of rebellion and resistance continue to resonate with audiences today.
Dir: James McTeigue
Cast: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, John Hurt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Rupert Graves, Roger Allam
132 mins · 2006 · Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 15 · English
IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 62/100 · TMDB 7.9/10 · Trakt 82%
Awards: 7 wins & 29 nominations total
V for Vendetta (20th Anniversary)
5 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross
What makes V for Vendetta a compelling film is its richly detailed world-building and complex characters, set in a future England where the government has complete control over its citizens. The film is a product of acclaimed director James McTeigue and writers Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, with a cast including Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, and John Hurt. Can a film that explores such dark themes still be entertaining? V for Vendetta has been praised for its gripping storyline, impressive set pieces, and thought-provoking political commentary, making it a visually stunning and emotionally resonant film.
How was the film received by critics and audiences? The film received mostly positive reviews, with an approval rating of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 62 out of 100 on Metacritic, and it has been praised by audiences for its timely and timeless themes, with many considering it a classic of the comic book movie genre.
What can audiences expect from the screening? The film will be shown at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, on Thursday, 5 November 2026, and tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
+schmoogie · 7/10
I rewatched this during the COVID Pandemic - it's scary how much of the movie resembles our current situations - not exactly of course - but what's scarier is how much easier it is today how one could see how things might progress in the real world to emulate this story.
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lilian_io
"I have no tree waiting for me" "Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea and ideas are bulletproof." V
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Makara Nou · 9/10
You can kill a man, but you can't kill his idea. Writers use a lie to tell the truth but the government uses it to cover up
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xxxGONZOxxx · 9/10
St. Mary's virus = Corona"Covid-19" Virus Corona"Covid-19" Virus = St. Mary's Virus Coincidence? I think not I can't believe this is the first time I've seen this movie(Aug2022). Alan Moore's legendary graphic novel seems all too real for the times. Do yourself a favor and watch this film.
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jarvis-8243417 · 7/10
“Remember, remember the 5th of November...” Based on the Alan Moore graphic novel, V for Vendetta is a controversial science fiction thriller. In a dystopian future Britain has become a totalitarian dictatorship, but a mysterious anarchist dressed in a Guy Fawkes mask calls upon the citizenry to rebel, and plans to blowup Parliament. Featuring Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, and John Hurt, the casting’s pretty strong (though it’s Weaving’s…
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d2freak · 9/10
One of the absolute best movies ever made. It has such a charm and atmosphere and also a strong and good message. And also one of the best plot twists ever.
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LNero · 6/10
Becomes cartoonishly goofy with its evil characters and suffers from overbearingly cloying dramatic force at times, but if that doesn't bother you it's a very stylish power fantasy wanna be epic morality film with a charismatic performance from Hugo Weaving. Personally, I was put off by aforementioned issues when watching it in my early twenties.
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AlexanderZ · 8/10
With solid acting, great action, and fantastic technical wizardry, it sounds just like another "Matrix"-style ripoff. But the biggest difference in "V" is that it is a story of real ideas - not a fantastic, science fiction creation, but a genuine examination of the human condition. The power of fear takes center stage here - the fear of war, of disease, of famine. Fear is a basic human nature, and has been exploited as a weapon - a method of…
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